Postcode insights

BL3 2QJ

Waterside Industrial Park

Farnworth North

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Detailed insights for BL3 2QJ

Overview

Postcode BL3 2QJ is located in a major urban area, within the Farnworth North ward of Bolton in the North West region, and forms part of the Farnworth North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Farnworth North is £38,390 per year. The nearest station is Moses Gate, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Farnworth North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,321 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Farnworth North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.4%

Approximately 6.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Farnworth North is £38,390 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BL3 2QJ.

Flood risk

Low

Farnworth North near BL3 2QJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moses Gate located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BL3 2QJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Moses Gate

N/A

Walking directions to Moses Gate

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
528
Population density
1,019.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.98(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.95(+122%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.08(+1%)
Public order
18.08(+78%)
Other theft
15.59(+136%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
351
66.48%
British
126
23.86%
Other White
12
2.27%
Other
8
1.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.14%
Total population: 528

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
138
36.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
71
18.98%
Level 3 (A level)
51
13.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
13.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
8.29%
Total 16+ residents: 374

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
33.76%
Owns outright
41
26.11%
Owns with a mortgage
41
26.11%
Other forms of private rent
10
6.37%
Other social rented
7
4.46%
Total households: 157

Property prices in Farnworth North

Median price£187,000
Price per sq ft£217
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £220K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Farnworth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,200 up to £428,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farnworth North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£370,000£279
Semi-Detached73£200,000£238
Terraced49£142,500£166
Flats4£87,000£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farnworth North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£60,500£118,000£74,000
2017£151,748£62,975£120,000£78,500
2018£145,000£53,500£124,995£81,000
2019£180,498£54,250£129,495£93,000
2020£245,000£60,000£132,500£110,000
2021£245,000£92,000£150,000£110,000
2022£250,000£76,250£175,000£125,000
2023£210,000£100,000£180,000£127,000
2024£270,000£110,000£190,000£135,000
2025£362,000£87,000£199,975£134,000
2026£290,500£65,000£219,250£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farnworth North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158£74£130£87
2017£173£88£140£94
2018£155£87£144£99
2019£156£109£151£106
2020£193£98£149£129
2021£245£150£187£131
2022£228£148£213£150
2023£267£187£201£150
2024£285£193£214£163
2025£279£170£230£166
2026£293£144£243£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farnworth North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Farnworth North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 2QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL3 2QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Sept 2025Lakeside House, Waterside Industrial Park, Bolton, BL3 2QJOtherFreehold£1,450,000
24 Feb 20269A, Hacken Lane, Bolton, BL3 1SDTerracedLeasehold£200,000
19 Aug 202513, Hacken Lane, Bolton, BL3 1SDTerracedLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the BL3 2QJ postcode area, located within Farnworth North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BL3 2QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Michael's CofE Primary School, Great LeverVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryAll Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miSecondaryLittle Lever SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL3 2QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BL3 2QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAli General Store58 Starcliffe Street, Moses Gate, Bolton, BL3 2PUWalking directions to Ali General Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bolton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,267
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,778
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BL3 2QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nadeem Ayub

Farnworth North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Yasmin Qureshi

Bolton South and Walkden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictBoltonE08000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolton South and WalkdenE14001111
WardFarnworth NorthE05014822
ParishBolton, unparished areaE43000155
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Farnworth NorthE02001010
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bolton 027AE01004814
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about BL3 2QJ

Is BL3 2QJ (Farnworth North) safe?

The area around BL3 2QJ records about 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BL3 2QJ?

The median sale price around BL3 2QJ in Farnworth North is £187,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BL3 2QJ?

There are 8 schools close to BL3 2QJ, including St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever (Good), All Saints CofE Primary School (Good) and Little Lever School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BL3 2QJ?

The closest station to BL3 2QJ is Moses Gate, about 845 m away.

How deprived is the area around BL3 2QJ?

BL3 2QJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,321 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BL3 2QJ (Farnworth North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden covering BL3 2QJ is Yasmin Qureshi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nadeem Ayub (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.